Emergency Medical Technician September 2019

About this course

The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council accredited NQEMT Emergency Medical Technician Programme is designed to meet the needs of prospective EMT’s who wish to enter the field of Pre-Hospital Care. The programme employs a blended approach to education utilising current technology blended with practical hands on experience to offer students a rounded education in pre-hospital emergency care.

This programme is delivered by a highly experienced faculty with extensive educational qualifications and experience in emergency medical education. Our faculty member profiles can be viewed below or see a full list of the DX2 faculty on our team page.

THIS IS A PART TIME COURSE RUN 2 WEEKEND DAYS PER WEEK OVER 10 WEEKS

This course will run: Saturdays & Sundays beginning on 14th of September

Course Duration

This programme is delivered in two formats – Part time and Full time. Each format will consist of a minimum of 120 direct contact hours and a minimum of 40 clinical placement hours.

Part Time Programme:

This route shall be delivered over two weekday evenings (6.30-10pm) and one weekend day (0900-1700) per week

An indicative timetable would include:

evening contact sessions on a Monday & Wednesday, with a Saturday session or

evening contact sessions on a Tuesday & Thursday, with a Sunday session

Full Time Programme:

This route shall be delivered 5 days per week Monday to Friday (0900-1700)

Entry Criteria

The recommended minimum age for entry is eighteen.

Certification in CFR (CFR Advanced or CFR Community). Certification in Occupational First Aid or First Aid Response

All course participants should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification.

This course is delivered in English as such an acceptable level of English to assimilate and relay the information in the course is required. For further information see our English Language policy

An application interview is conducted for each prospective EMT student.

Course Modules

Learning Outcomes for the EMT Standard

The education and training standard is the expected competency of the student upon completion of a recognised course. A graduate, at the end of a recognised EMT course, will be able to:

Recognition and assessment of both life-threatening and common serious medical and trauma conditions.

Selection of an appropriate patient management plan, application of appropriate interventions, and the correct monitoring of the patient according to PHECC clinical practice guidelines and scope of practice.

Appropriate on-going maintenance of the patient care record (PCR) and utilisation of best communication practice including patient handover procedures.

Learning Outcome 2

Safely and appropriately access, retrieve and transport patients.

Learning Outcome 3

Adopt a professional approach to their practice, by:

Retaining a professional manner and method in the performance of their duties

Basing their professional practice on a solid foundation of both basic and clinical sciences.

Maintaining personal well-being and professional relationships with colleagues

Identify with the role of the EMT

The learning objectives in the standard refer to the management of adults and paediatric patients unless stated otherwise. The standard of care management for patients with general medical emergencies and trauma is outlined in PHECC clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and includes medication administration where indicated.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this programme, students shall be nominated to sit the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council EMT Examinations. Upon successful completion of the NQEMT examinations. Students shall receive the National Qualification in Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Level) from the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council and shall be placed on the PHECC register as an EMT with a pin number assigned.

Assessment

Students will be continually assessed throughout the Programme on the practical skills acquired.
There is also a formative assessment consisting of:

MCQ’s

SAQ’s

OSCE

Learners are asked to review the examination handbook available on this page prior to course commencement.

STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE PHECC NQEMT EXAMINATIONS POST COURSE COMPLETION

Full information is available in the examination handbook available on this page.

Job interview with prospective employers following successful completion of the programme and successful admittance to the PHECC Register at EMT Level.

Students will also have access to the following programmes

Additional Information

Students are responsible for payment of PHECC examination fees, paid directly to PHECC on booking of their NQEMT examinations. Further information can be found on the PHECC website by clicking here

Students undertaking clinical placement on an ambulance must be covered for the standard health vaccinations particularly Hep B. Evidence of cover will be required from each EMT student prior to undertaking clinical placements. If no cover currently exists, DX2 shall assist the EMT student with vaccinations required.

a €400 deposit is payable to secure your place with Flexible payment options available for the remainder of the course fees. contact a member of the team for more information.

EMT Training Standards & Clinical Practice Guidelines

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Education & Training Standards

Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Practice Guidelines

Our Emergency Medical Technician Faculty Members

Dan Davern MSc BSc GDip NQEMT AP

Managing Director & Tutor

Dan is Managing Director here at DX2. While his main responsibility is the oversight of our organisation he is also dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients, the delivery of our training programmes and business development. Dan currently holds a BSc in Analytical Science, Msc in Fire & Explosive Engineering, Dip in Continuing Education and Training, Dip in sports Psychology, Dip in Emergency Medical Technology, GDip in Emergency medical science giving him Advanced Paramedic status on the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Register, Msc in Emergency medical science from UCD and numerous other qualifications which can be seen on his Linkedin profile. Dan is also an emergency medical educator at The Graduate Entry Medical School at University of Limerick and holds a PHECC educational award at Tutor Level.

Terry Dore MSc BSc GDip NQEMT AP

Programme Director & PHECC Facilitator

Terry has been on faculty with DX2 since 2010, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Royal College of Surgeons, a GDip in Emergency Medical Science from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland, a BSc in Paramedics studies from University of Limerick, an MSc in Emergency Medical Science form UCD and is currently studying a graduate diploma in emergency medical education at RCSI. Terry is a multi disciplined PHECC Facilitator delivering multiple courses across our suite and specialises in the delivery of practitioner education programmes. Terry is also an emergency medical educator at The Graduate Entry Medical School at University of Limerick and course director for our NQEMT programme through DX2 Institute of Pre-Hospital Education.

Derek Fox MSc GDip NQEMT AP

Facilitator

Derek has been a faculty member with DX2 since 2012, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Northeastern University in the USA, a GDip in Emergency Medical Science from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland and an Msc in Emergency Medical Science. Derek is a multi disciplined instructor delivering multiple courses across our suite and specialises in the delivery of Paediatric Education for Pre-Hospital professionals and our Emergency First Response course. Derek is currently a Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Examiner and facilitator.

Gerry Condron GDip Dip NQEMT AP

Tutor

Gerry has been a faculty member with DX2 since 2016, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Northeastern University, a GDip in Emergency Medical Science from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland. Gerry is a multi disciplined tutor delivering multiple courses across our suite and specialises in the delivery of our practitioner level CPC programmes as well as his involvement with the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council & Irish Heart Foundation as a tutor and faculty member.

Paul Creevey MSc GDip Dip NQEMT AP

Tutor

Paul has been a faculty member with DX2 since 2018, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Northeastern University, a GDip in Emergency Medical Science from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland and an MSc in emergency medical science. Paul is a multi disciplined tutor focused on the development of our EMT programme in his role as operations manager with Lifeline Ambulance service, one of our placement sites. Paul is also a Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council tutor.

Troy Taylor BBs Dip NQEMT P

Tutor

Troy has been on faculty with DX2 Training Solutions since 2011, he currently holds a BBS (Hons) in Emergency Services and a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Northeastern University in the USA granting him Paramedic status here in Ireland. Troy is a multi disciplined PHECC tutor delivering multiple courses across our suite, his instructor qualifications are visible on his Linkedin profile. Troy has a keen interest in running and cycling and is also a avid golfer.